FROM DEPRESSION TO KSH 1.8 BILLION TRANSFER TO FRENCH CLUB | MEET HARAMBEE STARS DEFENDER JOSEPH OKUMU
Joseph Okumu the Harambee Stars defender is a lucky man after once suffering depression after fall out with his former club Free State. The Footballer had flown back to the country for a national team assignment, only to be shown the door by his new coach.
Okumu who has been playing for KAA Gent as assistant captain too, is on a €12M transfer to French side Stade de Reims. He will be playing for the club next season.
Joseph Okumu football career dates back from his days at Chemelil Sugar where he began before joining Free State.
In him is a passion that is bever dying despite the setbacks.